The members of the Los Angeles hardcore band Zulu are placing the undertaking “on pause.” They made the announcement whereas additionally acknowledging allegations of abuse which have been made towards frontman and founder Anaiah Rasheed Muhammad.
Just lately, the musician Simpson shared online her alleged experiences with Muhammad, claiming that the singer was bodily, emotionally, and psychologically abusive. She additionally described her relationship with Muhammad as “a violent one.”
Muhammad called the allegations of wrongdoing “false and deeply troubling.” He additionally denied “ever participating in any type of bodily abuse” and mentioned he has “by no means engaged in any type of coercion, manipulation, or isolation towards” Simpson.
Of their assertion in regards to the hiatus, the members of Zulu wrote, “We stand in solidarity with all people who find themselves victims of abuse, and condemn the mistreatment of these susceptible in our communities. Our hearts exit to anybody who has skilled any type of bodily or emotional abuse, assault, or another act that has precipitated hurt and brought their company away from them.”
Muhammad’s now-former bandmates additionally mentioned they’ve “separated” themselves from him and “will now not be working with or performing with him in any capability.” The musicians additionally claimed that that they had not been conscious of allegations towards the singer till they have been lately made public.
In her Instagram tales, Simpson referred to as Zulu’s assertion “a lie” and pushed again on the notion that Muhammad’s bandmates have been unaware of her allegations towards him.
Pitchfork has reached out to the consultant who labored with Zulu on A New Tomorrow for extra remark and knowledge.
When you or somebody you recognize have been affected by home abuse, we encourage you to achieve out:
The Nationwide Home Violence Hotline
https://thehotline.org
1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
